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This lovely little pen was sent to me by Bill!
Measurements
Length (capped): 87.9 mm/3.46″
Length (uncapped): 84.3 mm/3.32″
Length (posted): 123.4/4.86”
Diameter (section): 9.8 – 10.9 mm/0.38″ – 0.43″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 – 13.7 mm/0.49″ – 0.54″
Weight (all): 12 g
Weight (cap): 8 g
Weight (body): 4 g
This lovely watch roll was sent to me by Jacqui of Leather on the High Street. I am not a watch person at all, but I know that many of you are, so I thought I’d accept this product for review.
This pen was kindly sent to me by Bill “the butcher” Milling.
Measurements
Length (capped): 135.2 mm/5.32″
Length (uncapped): 117.7 mm/4.63″
Length (posted): 144.8/5.70”
Diameter (section): 9.2 – 10.0 mm/0.36″ – 0.39″
Diameter (barrel): 7.4 – 12.2 mm/0.29″ – 0.47″
Weight (all): 17 g
Weight (cap): 8 g
Weight (body): 9 g
This beautiful pen was sent to me by La Couronne du Comte. Don’t forget that BROWN10 gives you a 10% discount code there. Celluloid, large pen, #6 nib, 190 euros – what is there not to love about this pen?
Measurements
Length (capped): 146.9 mm/5.78″
Length (uncapped): 133.2 mm/5.24″
Length (posted): 176.0/6.93”
Diameter (section): 11.9 – 12.6 mm/0.49″ – 0.54″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 – 13.7 mm/0.49″ – 0.54″
Weight (all): 22 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 8 g
I was very excited to add this model to my personal pens, because I’ve been eyeing it for years. A lovely, high-quality pen with a massive ink capacity and a stellar nib, made in Belgium by CONID.
Measurements
Length (capped): 147.7 mm/5.82″
Length (uncapped): 138.9 mm/5.47″
Length (posted): 172.6/6.79”
Diameter (section): 12.1 – 12.7 mm/0.47″ – 0.50″
Diameter (barrel): 13.3 – 15.4 mm/0.52″ – 0.61″
Weight (all): 40 g
Weight (cap): 30 g
Weight (body): 10 g
Mr Peter Ford of MrPen very kindly sent me the complete lineup of 10 nibs he sells for the Churchman’s Prescriptor model. A very exciting opportunity to demonstrate how each of these nibs write.
This pen was kindly sent to me by Gerrit Speidel, its designer.
Measurements
Length (capped): 137.5 mm/5.41″
Length (uncapped): 127.6 mm/5.02″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.1 – 10.9 mm/0.40″ – 0.43″
Diameter (barrel): 14.3 – 16.0 mm/0.56″ – 0.63″
Weight (all): 60 g
Weight (cap): 36 g
Weight (body): 24 g
This beautiful pen was sent to me by Roger – thank you! Alas, no longer available, but fun nonetheless.
Measurements
Length (capped): 142.0 mm/5.59″
Length (uncapped): 126.4 mm/4.97″
Length (posted): 141.5 mm/5.57″
Diameter (section): 9.0 – 10.2 mm/0.35″ – 0.40″
Diameter (barrel): 8.9 – 11.8 mm/0.35″ – 0.46″
Weight (all): 48 g
Weight (cap): 18 g
Weight (body): 30 g